It comes as no surprise that the district of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, embraced by the Nilgiri Hills, is flocked by tourists around the year. Also known as The Blue Mountains, owing to the periodical blossom of the violet ‘Kurinji’ flower in this region, Nilgiris is a nature-lover’s paradise with its unique biodiversity, making it one of the ‘hotspots’ of the world. Continue Reading

It may have been a hamlet nestled along the Hill Cart Road on the way to Darjeeling, but Kurseong, a small hill station, also known as the Land of White Orchids, has become quite popular amongst tourists. This sub-divisional town in the Darjeeling district is surrounded by a myriad of tea gardens, including the world famous Makaibari, Ambotia and the Goodricke Group owned Castleton Tea Estates, hence making it home to the costliest teas in the world. Continue Reading

Plan a trip to Kerala this time not to soak in its beaches but to be devoured by sights of lush green tea plantations rolling down the hills of Munnar. This picturesque hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala offers an expanse of plantations, waterfalls, lakes, valleys and exotic flora and fauna. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar served as a summer retreat for the erstwhile British rulers. Continue Reading

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